Electronic Warfare Systems & Solutions | Southwest Research Institute

Electronics Integration & Cyber Technology

Keeping pace with technological change is imperative for modern warfighters. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) develops advanced electronic warfare systems and solutions that sustain legacy technologies and integrate state-of-the-art capabilities for air and ground applications. Prepare for the next generation of advanced electronic warfare through our applied research and development for military and defense.

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What is electronic warfare?	What is electronic warfare? By leveraging the electromagnetic spectrum, warfighters protect access to radio waves, radar and infrared data or deny access to adversaries. Sometimes called electromagnetic warfare, EW encompasses strategies, software and electronics for offense, defense and support.
What are electronic warfare systems?	EW systems use directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum using electronics, software, antennas and advanced processors. EW is typically categorized by electronic support (ES), electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP).
How does SwRI support the U.S. DOD with EW?	SwRI develops and tests radar warning receivers, tactical EW systems, and countermeasures for aircraft, ships, ground vehicles and personnel. We specialize in AI, digital receivers, digital radio frequency, signal processing, electronics and interoperability.

EW Systems Aligned with SOSA, MOSA & Big Iron Strategies

SwRI focuses on electronic attack (EA) and electronic support (ES) with development of hardware and software that enable advanced electronic spectrum operations (EMSO). Our EW system research and testing aligns with U.S. DOD strategies such as Big Iron, Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA)™ and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).

Electronic Attack (EA)

Disrupting or degrading adversary use of the electromagnetic spectrum

Electronic Attack Solutions

Electronic Support (ES)

Sensing, detecting and understanding the electromagnetic spectrum

Electronic Support Solutions

Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)

Coordinating tactical and strategic responses across the spectrum.

EMSO Solutions

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Ultra-wideband Receiver for EW Testing

Advanced EW system evaluates military aircraft defense systems to ensure correct countermeasures.

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Advanced Computing for Interoperable EW

SwRI is at the forefront of R&D using neuromorphic processors and artificial intelligence to help warfighters gain advantages on the electromagnetic spectrum.

Cognitive EW

Advanced AI algorithms optimized for both machine and deep learning on novel hardware platforms such as neuromorphic processors and advanced FPGAs.

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Open Computing Architecture

Streamlining development of EW systems with open-source software, improving flexibility and interoperability across processing environments.

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Ultra-wideband Receiver for EW Testing

SwRI announces SOSA-aligned UWR system that employs signal acquisition algorithms and “constantly stares” across spectrum.

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EW Sustainment, Integration & Testing Services

Our laboratories are equipped with the latest capabilities to help warfighters stay ahead of rapid advancements in electronic warfare. For over 35 years, SwRI has helped defense clients sustain, maintain, test and integrate EW technologies.

System & Software Sustainment – Maintaining legacy systems with compliant, modular open architectures.
EW Integration Services – SOSA-aligned countermeasures with small form factor and open-source solutions.
Advanced EW Test & Evaluation – Helping clients test and evaluate new technologies across the electromagnetic spectrum.

SwRI’s Warner Robins Facility

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SwRI’s Warner Robins, Georgia, facility dedicated to advanced EW.

SwRI’s Advanced Electronics Warfare Department develops electronic warfare solutions in a 33,000-square-foot facility at 653 Tallulah Trail, Warner Robins, Georgia, strategically located 3 miles from Robins Air Force Base.

SwRI has operated in Warner Robins since 1990, providing award-winning electronics and EW support. Many of SwRI’s innovations began as internal research and development (IR&D) projects, where the Institute invests in future-focused, unproven concepts to advance technology for government and industry clients.

Organizations, Honors & Awards

We are actively involved in the Association of Old Crows, SOSA’s Small Form Factor committee, IEEE and organizations that support the EW research community. Visit Honors & Awards to learn about our R&D 100 and Intellectual Property to learn about SwRI patents.